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sa·vor
 savor
- pronunciation:
- seI
v
 r
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the taste or smell of something, or a particular taste or smell.
The sauce has a slight savor of roasted garlic.The savor of baked bread filled the air.- synonyms:
- flavor, odor
- similar words:
- relish, smell, tang
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| definition 2: |
a distinctive or singular quality.
Her remark had the savor of a slight.- synonyms:
- flavor
- similar words:
- odor, relish, smack, smell, spice, tang, taste, zest
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| related words: |
zest |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
savored, savoring, savors |
| definition 1: |
to have a particular taste or smell; have savor.
The delicious soup savored of fresh basil.- similar words:
- smack, smell, taste
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| definition 2: |
to give an impression; hint (usu. fol. by of).
His brusque manner savors at times of disrespect.- similar words:
- hint, smack, smell
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to enjoy the taste or smell of.
He savored every bite of the pie.- synonyms:
- relish
- similar words:
- enjoy, like, taste
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| definition 2: |
to imbue with a taste or smell; season or flavor.
The lasagna was savored with onion and oregano.- synonyms:
- flavor, relish, season
- similar words:
- aromatize, spice
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| related words: |
enjoy, like, relish, taste |
| derivations: |
savorless (adj.), savoringly (adv.) |
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